Review John Kotter’s 8 steps for change management*. In the Memo to the staff, explain what needs to be done for the change for each step.

The focus of this assignment is to create a plan for the change in the organizational structure stated in the scenario below.

You are the head of HR and the leaders of your organization just approached you to restructure the sales team.
Currently, there are four Divisional Vice Presidents that oversee 15 District Managers each. Moving forward, there will be two Divisional Vice Presidents with three Regional Directors reporting to each of them.
Every Regional Director will oversee 10 District Managers.

WRITE a 700- to 1,050-word memo* to the leaders of your organization in which you complete the following:

Recommend the best way to implement the change.
Evaluate how to effectively execute your plan.
Draft a communications plan that explains the reasons for these changes to the organization.

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Also, you should format it as a Memo (see attached sample template/optional to use).

YOU HAVE TO ELABORATE ON EACH KOTTER’S STEPS

Kotter’s 8 steps:  (and you can research more info on this)

Step One: Create Urgency. …
Step Two: Form a Powerful Coalition. …
Step Three: Create a Vision for Change. …
Step Four: Communicate the Vision. …
Step Five: Remove Obstacles. …
Step Six: Create Short-Term Wins. …
Step Seven: Build on the Change. …
Step Eight: Anchor the Changes in Corporate Culture.